Derwent Park - Lutana

Population growth drivers in Derwent Park - Lutana are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Derwent Park - Lutana's population is 4,572 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 4,709 people, a drop of 137 individuals (2.9%). The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 4,570 in June 2025 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 929 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections for areas not covered by this data, with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projections, the area is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with an expected growth of 349 persons to reach 4,921 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 7.6% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Derwent Park - Lutana is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Derwent Park - Lutana has granted approximately 7 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 37 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.2 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction cost of new homes was $186,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $9.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Hobart, Derwent Park - Lutana records significantly lower building activity, at 65.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, which is also below national averages, suggesting mature area planning constraints. Recent development has consisted solely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count in Derwent Park - Lutana per dwelling approval is 912 people.

By 2041, the area is forecasted to gain 347 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Derwent Park - Lutana has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely affecting the area. Notable projects include MONA Expansion, Royal Hobart Showgrounds Redevelopment at Wilkinsons Point Precinct, Hobart City High School redevelopment, and Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Derwent Park - Lutana are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Derwent Park - Lutana has an unemployment rate of 7.4% as of December 2025. This is higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. The area experienced employment growth of 0.8% over the past year.

As of December 2025, there are 2,262 residents in work. Workforce participation is at 63.7%, similar to Greater Hobart's rate. Only 5.2% of residents work from home, as per Census responses. Key industries employing residents include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food services, and retail trade.

Employment levels in accommodation & food are particularly high, at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.2%, compared to the regional average of 6.6%. There is a ratio of 1.3 workers per resident in Derwent Park - Lutana, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.8%, while the labour force decreased by 0.2%. This resulted in a fall of 0.9 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Hobart recorded employment growth of 0.1%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Derwent Park - Lutana's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Derwent Park - Lutana SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,748. The average income stood at $57,271. This was below the national average and compared to levels of $54,577 and $65,190 across Greater Hobart respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,524 (median) and $63,542 (average) as of March 2026. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census figures for 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Derwent Park - Lutana all fell between the 20th and 24th percentiles nationally. Distribution data showed 31.0% of the population (1,417 individuals) fell within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 32.2% similarly occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 19th percentile nationally.

Derwent Park - Lutana is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Derwent Park - Lutana's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Derwent Park - Lutana was 28.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented ones at 41.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, below Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $325, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Derwent Park - Lutana's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Derwent Park - Lutana features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 63.4% of all households, including 20.6% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 17.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.6%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Greater Hobart average.

Derwent Park - Lutana faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 29.4%, surpassing the SA3 area average of 23.3% and that of Tasmania (TAS) at 25.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 7.7% and certificates at 23.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Derwent Park - Lutana has 61 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a total of 120 routes that facilitate 10,051 weekly passenger trips combined. The area's transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents on average located just 122 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute outwards; cars remain the primary mode of transportation at an 83% rate, while only 10% use buses. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.2% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages approximately 1,435 trips daily, translating to roughly 164 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Derwent Park - Lutana is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Derwent Park - Lutana faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% (~2,176 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.7% and 8.9% of residents respectively. However, 64.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Hobart's 65.5%. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (771 people), lower than Greater Hobart's 20.0%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally in line with national rankings.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Derwent Park - Lutana was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Derwent Park-Lutana, surveyed in June 2021, had a population with 24.8% born overseas and 21.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 34.1%. Hinduism, at 7.0%, was significantly higher compared to Greater Hobart's 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.4%), Australian (27.3%), and Other (11.5%). Notable differences included Indian (3.3% vs regional 1.2%), Australian Aboriginal (4.2% vs 3.0%), and Polish (0.8% vs 0.8%).

Derwent Park - Lutana's population is younger than the national pattern

Derwent Park - Lutana's median age is 34 years, which is considerably lower than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and substantially under the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Hobart, Derwent Park - Lutana has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (21.0%), but fewer residents aged 15-24 (8.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the age group of 35 to 44 has grown from 13.6% to 17.8% of the population, while the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 5.4% to 6.7%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 10.7% to 8.1%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 11.7% to 9.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Derwent Park - Lutana's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 69%, adding 305 residents to reach 752. In contrast, both the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.